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HABITS THAT WRECK YOUR TEETH-PART IV Drinking White Wine You might think sticking to white wine would spare your teeth. But the acids still weaken the enamel, leaving the teeth porous and vulnerable to staining from other beverages, such as coffee. Swishing with water after drinking or using tooth paste with a mild whitening agent can fight the staining effects of red and white wines. Potato Chips The bacteria in plaque will also break down starchy foods into acid. This acid can attack the teeth for the next 20 minutes even longer if the food is stuck between the teeth or you snack often. You might want to floss after eating potato chips or other starchy foods that tend to get stuck in your teeth. Constant Snacking Snacking produces less saliva then a meal, leaving food bits in your teeth for hours longer. Avoid snacking too frequently and stick to snacks that are low in sugar and starch for example, carrot sticks. Binge Eating Binge eating often involves excessive amounts of sweets, which can lead to tooth decay. Binging and purging (bulimia nervosa) can do even more damage to dental health. The strong acids found in vomit can erode teeth, making them brittle and weak. These acids also cause bad breath. Bulimia can lead to a variety of serious health problems, so be sure to talk to your doctor if you have been purging. Presented as a service to the community by Dr. Barbara Webster 1121 Warren Ave., Suite 130, Downers Grove, IL 60515 SM-CL1809314 630-663-0554 HABITS THAT WRECK YOUR TEETH-PART IV Drinking White Wine You might think sticking to white wine would spare your teeth. But the acids still weaken the enamel, leaving the teeth porous and vulnerable to staining from other beverages, such as coffee. Swishing with water after drinking or using tooth paste with a mild whitening agent can fight the staining effects of red and white wines. Potato Chips The bacteria in plaque will also break down starchy foods into acid. This acid can attack the teeth for the next 20 minutes even longer if the food is stuck between the teeth or you snack often. You might want to floss after eating potato chips or other starchy foods that tend to get stuck in your teeth. Constant Snacking Snacking produces less saliva then a meal, leaving food bits in your teeth for hours longer. Avoid snacking too frequently and stick to snacks that are low in sugar and starch for example, carrot sticks. Binge Eating Binge eating often involves excessive amounts of sweets, which can lead to tooth decay. Binging and purging (bulimia nervosa) can do even more damage to dental health. The strong acids found in vomit can erode teeth, making them brittle and weak. These acids also cause bad breath. Bulimia can lead to a variety of serious health problems, so be sure to talk to your doctor if you have been purging. Presented as a service to the community by Dr. Barbara Webster 1121 Warren Ave., Suite 130, Downers Grove, IL 60515 SM-CL1809314 630-663-0554